Living in Homosassa Springs, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Homosassa Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Homosassa Springs has 15,701 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $48,049 (36% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $158,200, the median rent is $939/month.
Homosassa Springs at a glance
- Population
- 15,701
- Median age
- 50.9State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $48,049State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $158,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $939/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Homosassa Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Homosassa Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Homosassa Springs the median home value is $158,200, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $939 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,133 a month in housing costs.
Homosassa Springs median household income
The median household income in Homosassa Springs is $48,049 and the income per person is $25,116. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Homosassa Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,470
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 17.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.54
Homosassa Springs demographics
- Population
- 15,701
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 6,173
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Homosassa Springs ›
Education in Homosassa Springs
9.3% of adults 25 and older in Homosassa Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 2.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Homosassa Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 8.4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Homosassa Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homosassa Springs | 15,701 | $48,049 | $158,200 | $939 |
| Lecanto | 7,398 | $56,215 | $316,900 | $1,304 |
| Homosassa | 1,942 | $52,154 | $330,800 | $3,501 |
| Sugarmill Woods | 10,782 | $71,426 | $332,600 | $1,276 |
| Crystal River | 3,638 | $54,405 | $332,100 | $880 |
| Black Diamond | 1,298 | $96,305 | $462,200 | — |
| Citrus Hills | 9,304 | $85,837 | $436,600 | $1,527 |
| Beverly Hills | 9,650 | $46,488 | $164,500 | $1,199 |
| Pine Ridge | 10,762 | $71,014 | $384,800 | $1,530 |
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What is the median household income in Homosassa Springs, FL?
The median household income in Homosassa Springs is $48,049, 36% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Homosassa Springs?
The median home value in Homosassa Springs is $158,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Homosassa Springs?
The median gross rent in Homosassa Springs is $939 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Homosassa Springs, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 8.4%; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Homosassa Springs?
The median age in Homosassa Springs is 50.9 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Homosassa Springs?
The average commute to work in Homosassa Springs is 25 minutes; 8.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Homosassa Springs?
The unemployment rate in Homosassa Springs is 8.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Homosassa Springs?
9.3% of adults in Homosassa Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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